Turn on, loading the map then shows computer usb connection then do nothing

If you're lucky, it's a software problem. I say "lucky" because if it is, you can probably fix it yourself for free. Here's how. Try this; you have nothing to lose:

You'll need a USB cable to connect the Garmin to your computer. With the Nuvi turned off, connect the USB cable. The Nuvi should automatically turn itself on in "computer" mode. Then go to http://www.garmin.com
On the website, first follow their directions to register your product if you didn't do that when you bought it. Then look for "Support" and follow their directions for updating your software.

Then give it a try. If it still doesn't work, there's a hardware problem, and you'll need to send it somewhere to get it repaired.

using the USB to connect the gps is for transferring files and updates, you will not see the map while using the usb connection.... you can charge the unit this way but it may take 3 to 4 hours to fully charge..


to connect to computer.... Turn the gps Off.... connect the USB cable to computer... the computer will then dedect new hardware (usb) a pop up box will appear

try connecting it to your computer via the USB cable, sometimes that will reset it. If not, you may have a warranty issue.

It has to contain "built-in" maps along with voice guided directions, and Text 2 Speech Instructions.

so first check whether you had a necessary files in drive which are going to loaded into GPS automatically with respect to instruction manual or

go ahead with warranty option or try to have other ones such TomTom XL 340 s r Garmin Model

When you connect the player to a computer with the USB cable you are able to explore the device as a Removable Disk, just like
exploring the computer in Windows.
The player should show up as a volume with a letter of the alphabet.
The USB device is 2G sized and should contain a map for pictures.
For transferring pictures see page 29 of the manual:
http://www.cobyusa.com/files/manuals/MP610_MN.pdf
Briefly worded:
1. Explore your computer for the desired pictures in jpg format.
2. Next use the copy and paste method.
or
1. Open the pictures map on the computer + map on the player.
2. Next drag and drop pictures from the computer onto the players map.

It was the first time I loaded uppdate maps (for free, because new navigator) and then it
was blocked with the message:no maps found, when trying to start it...My last try was to put
the navigator on his usb support and opening" TomTom HOME" program, connected to "map share"
and loaded some tips, removed it "safely" from the usb connection and it showed the right
view again...Puhhh. Thanks anyway, your site gived quite som motivation.

Have a nice 2009!
Gerard

Hi, my probelm is very similar I turn it on and it shows a laptop, usb connection and the navman with a usb cable connecting them together,it also has circle running back an fourth

First, some questions:

A. Is the unit turned on and plugged in via the USB?
B. Is the USB connection active?
C. Have you downloaded the USB drivers to the machine you are using?

You can only load one region on the C330. It will not hold the entire update. That is why you are having problems loading it via Mapsource. There is a way to load the second region onto and SD card for use, though.

I have fixed my friends camera for her. This is how to fix it. Make sure the USB is connected to the computer and the camera. Go to MYCOMPUTER. You should see a Removable disk or Removable drive (E). Double click to open and it brings up a folder. DCIM. Click to open. It says IMAGE. Click to open. All your images should be in that file.

let me know if this worked for you or any one else.

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"My tom tom wonts switch on. I have reset it and still it comes on with a boom boom noise and shows the 2 hands on the screen. It also shows the loading bar at the bottom, but then it just freezes and nothing happens. can anyone help please ASAP"

Sound as though your Map data card is corrupt. Remove the SD card and check it with your computer using a card reader. Backup the SD card onto your computer. You can run either chkdsk or go to the drive letter under 'My Computer' right click and select properties, then tools, then check now. You can also try starting the Tomtom with the SD card out of the unit. It should show a picture of the Tomtom with a 'X'. You can also try copying the data on the SD card to another SD card.